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Does mixing frame materials mean poor handling?

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Old 08-21-14 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by busdriver1959
KVA sells stainless tubes in a wide variety of tube diameters. Although cost shouldn't be the only factor, if XCR or 953 bikes are beyond the budget, KVA is less expensive and might work out. I think they have a list of builders on their website.
Yes; there are lots of builders who made their reputations for work with 953 and XCr who are building more and more with KVA MS3 because it's less expensive and more readily available. Reynolds' new 921 stainless is even less expensive than KVA, but just became available this year so I don't know whether or not there are availability issues.
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Old 08-22-14 | 02:19 AM
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A yes, well sun can damage composites so there is that.

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